Dawn D’Onofrio serves as Executive Vice President, Global Chief Underwriting Officer for Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers (RSUM). She also leads WKFC Underwriting Managers, AgRisk Underwriters and Ryan Specialty National Programs, all parts of RSUM.

Dawn previously served as Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) for WKFC Underwriting Managers and CorRisk Solutions. As CUO, Dawn was instrumental in program development and producing profitable underwriting results to capacity providers. Dawn managed underwriting teams responsible for property, casualty and professional lines. In addition to her prior role of CUO, Dawn has held positions as a wholesale broker, underwriting manager and program manager for two national wholesale brokerages.

Dawn received her undergraduate degree from the University of California Santa Barbara and earned her Master’s Degree at Azusa Pacific University. She joined WKFC Underwriting Managers in 2007 and brings a broad insurance background to the position, as well as a genuine passion for underwriting.